Penile cellulitis due to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an HIV-positive man

Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Jun;19(6):423-4. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2007.007255.

Abstract

This is a study of aggressive penile cellulitis in an HIV-positive man due to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Discussion focuses on the importance of recognizing this pathogen in the sexual health setting and possible causes of penile cellulitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cellulitis / microbiology*
  • Community-Acquired Infections / epidemiology
  • Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology*
  • HIV Seropositivity / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methicillin Resistance*
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Diseases / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Staphylococcus aureus / genetics
  • Staphylococcus aureus / pathogenicity*